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CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks at a ceremony honoring three Navy officers who had been held as prisoners of war (POWs) by Iraq. LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks at a ceremony ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel walk down the red carpet following their arrival, along with LT. Jeffrey Zaun, by Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VF-56) C-9 Nightingale aircraft. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel walk down the red carpet foll...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, center, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun stand at attention after each received the Purple Heart, Prisoner of War and National Defense Service Medals during a ceremony in their honor. The three officers had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4.

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, center, and LT. Jeffrey Z...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks at a ceremony honoring three Navy officers who had been held as prisoners of war (POWs) by Iraq. LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks at a ceremony ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Jeffrey Zaun greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ceremony to honor him and two other former prisoners of war. Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

LT. Jeffrey Zaun greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand at attention as Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III pins a medal on the uniform of LT. Lawrence Slade during a ceremony held to honor the three former prisoners of war (POWs). The three officers had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II is at right.

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Standing on the platform during a ceremony in their honor are, from left, LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three naval aviators had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4th. Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III is at right

Standing on the platform during a ceremony in their honor are, from le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Standing on the platform during a ceremony in their honor are, from left, LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three naval aviators had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4th. Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III is at right

Standing on the platform during a ceremony in their honor are, from le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Jeffrey Zaun, second from left, leads LT. Robert Wetzel, fourth from left, and LT. Lawrence Slade onto a red carpet during a ceremony in their honor. The three had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. Waiting to join them are Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, left, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic Fleet; CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, second from right; and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, right

LT. Jeffrey Zaun, second from left, leads LT. Robert Wetzel, fourth fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Walking down a red carpet at a ceremony in their honor are, from front to rear, LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel. The three naval aviators had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4th. Walking beside Zaun is Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic

Walking down a red carpet at a ceremony in their honor are, from front...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A little girl looks over a banner during a ceremony for LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A little girl looks over a banner during a ceremony for LT. Robert Wet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III stands by as LT. Robert Wetzel speaks with a well-wisher. Wetzel and fellow Navy pilots LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Jeffrey Zaun have arrived at the station for a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III stands by as LT. Robert ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, second from left, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun stand at attention during a ceremony in their honor. The three officers had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4th. Standing on the platform with them are Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, second from right, and CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, right.

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, second from left, and LT....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III stands beside LT. Robert Wetzel as the naval aviator talks with a friend following a ceremony held in honor of Wetzel and two other former prisoners of war (POWs). Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th.

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III stands beside LT. Robert...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at a ceremony honoring three Navy officers who had been held as prisoners of war (POWs) by Iraq. LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at a ceremony hon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks during a ceremony to honor three former prisoners of war. LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II speaks during a cerem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Standing on the platform during a ceremony in their honor are, from left, LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three naval aviators had been held prisoner by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. Also on the platform are, from right, Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and Adm. Paul D. Miller, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet

Standing on the platform during a ceremony in their honor are, from le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Lawrence Slade, right, talks with three fellow officers following a ceremony during which he and two other former prisoners of war (POWs) were honored. Slade, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Robert Wetzel had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. The three were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released on March 4th

LT. Lawrence Slade, right, talks with three fellow officers following ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A child clutches the American flag during a ceremony to welcome home LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A child clutches the American flag during a ceremony to welcome home L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ceremony to honor him and two other former prisoners of war. Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

LT. Robert Wetzel greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel walks between CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, left, and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III following a ceremony held in honor of Wetzel and two other former prisoners of war (POWs). Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th.

LT. Robert Wetzel walks between CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

A veteran wears a message of welcome on his shirt while attending a ceremony honoring three Navy officers who had been held as Prisoners of War (POWs) by Iraq. The three naval aviators -- LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade -- had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released on March 4th

A veteran wears a message of welcome on his shirt while attending a ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A child plays with a flag while attending a ceremony honoring three Navy officers who had been held as prisoners of war (POWs) by Iraq. The three naval aviators - LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released on March 4th

A child plays with a flag while attending a ceremony honoring three Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel and LT. Jeffrey Zahn, U.S. Navy aviators with Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35), are met by a member of their squadron following their release from captivity by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm. The former prisoners of war are among six Americans and one Italian released on March 04

LT. Robert Wetzel and LT. Jeffrey Zahn, U.S. Navy aviators with Attack...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Susan Carl Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III shakes hands with LT. Jeffrey Zaun during a ceremony honoring Zaun and his fellow pilots, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel, standing at right. The pilot's aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th. Adm. Paul D. Miller, commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, is also taking part in the ceremony

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III shakes hands with LT. Je...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ceremony to honor him and two other former prisoners of war. Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

LT. Robert Wetzel greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

As they depart the platform after a ceremony in their honor, LT. Jeffrey Zaun leads LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel down the red carpet. The three had been held prisoner by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. Walking beside them are Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, left, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, and Adm. Paul D. Miller, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III are at right

As they depart the platform after a ceremony in their honor, LT. Jeffr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, second from left, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, stands with LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun, second from right, and LT. Lawrence Slade, right, as they wave to the crowd gathered for a ceremony to honor the three former prisoners of war (POWs). The three lieutenants and had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th.

Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, second from left, commander, Tactical Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, leads LT. Jeffrey Zaun, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, center, and LT. Robert Wetzel up the red carpet to the platform during a ceremony to honor the three former prisoners of war. They had been held prisoner by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, leads...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Jeffrey Zaun, second from left, leads LT. Lawrence Slade, third from right, and LT. Robert Wetzel down a red carpet at a ceremony in their honor. The three had been held prisoner by Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Walking beside them are Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, left, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, and Adm. Paul D. Miller, third from left, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III are at right

LT. Jeffrey Zaun, second from left, leads LT. Lawrence Slade, third fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ceremony to honor him and two other former prisoners of war. Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4th.

LT. Robert Wetzel greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Signs express the sentiments of well-wishers gathered at a ceremony to welcome home LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

Signs express the sentiments of well-wishers gathered at a ceremony to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Navy photographers stand by as Rear Adm. (lower half) Paul W. Parcells, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, prepares to escort LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun down the red carpet following their arrival by Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56) C-9 Nightingale aircraft. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

Navy photographers stand by as Rear Adm. (lower half) Paul W. Parcells...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand at attention as Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III pins a medal on the uniform of LT. Lawrence Slade during a ceremony held to honor the three former prisoners of war (POWs). The three officers had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II is at right.

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

LT. Jeffrey Zaun is accompanied by a master chief petty officer as he greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ceremony to honor him and two other former prisoners of war. Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4th.

LT. Jeffrey Zaun is accompanied by a master chief petty officer as he ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand at attention as Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III pins a medal on the uniform of LT. Lawrence Slade during a ceremony held to honor the three former prisoners of war (POWs). The three officers had been shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition POWs released by Iraq on March 4th. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II is at right.

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, and LT. Jeffrey Zuan, third from left, stand ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

LT. Jeffrey Zaun greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ceremony to honor him and two other former prisoners of war. Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

LT. Jeffrey Zaun greets some of the well-wishers who turned out for a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, center, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun stand on the platform during a ceremony held in their honor. The three had been held prisoner by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, center, and LT. Jeffrey Z...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A crowd of well-wishers welcome LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilot's aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A crowd of well-wishers welcome LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM CEREMONY Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks with U.S. Navy personnel upon his arrival at the station to take part in a ceremony honoring Navy pilots LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks with U.S. Navy pe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, an A-6 Intruder aircraft and a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56) C-9 Nightingale aircraft provide the backdrop as a crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, an A-6 Intruder...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

The first prisoners of war to be released by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm pose for a group photograph. They include: from left: LT. Robert Wetzel, MAJ. Thomas Griffith, SPEC. Melissa Rathburn-Nealy, SPEC. David Lockett, LT. Jeffrey Zahn, LT. Slade and Italian officer CAPT. Cocciolone

The first prisoners of war to be released by Iraqi forces during Opera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Susan Carl Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A child clutches the American flag during a ceremony to welcome home LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A child clutches the American flag during a ceremony to welcome home L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III smiles as LT. Robert Wetzel speaks with a well-wisher. Wetzel and fellow Navy pilots LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Jeffrey Zaun have arrived at the station for a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III smiles as LT. Robert Wet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III stands on the platform during a ceremony to honor three former prisoners of war. LT. Lawrence Slade, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Robert Wetzel had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III stands on the platform d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Well-wishers welcome LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

Well-wishers welcome LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Rob...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A flight crew member sits on the steps of a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56) C-9 Nightingale aircraft carrying LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th. They have arrived at the naval station for a ceremony in their honor

A flight crew member sits on the steps of a Fleet Logistics Support Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

U.S. Air Force personnel escort LT. Robert Wetzel and LT. Jeffrey Zahn, U.S. Navy aviators from Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) who were captured by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm. The former prisoners of war are en route to the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) for medical examination and treatment prior to being transported home to the United States. A total of six American POWs and one Italian POW were released from captivity on March 4

U.S. Air Force personnel escort LT. Robert Wetzel and LT. Jeffrey Zahn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Amman Country: Jordan(JOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Susan Carl Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

LT. Jeffrey Zahn, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel, former prisoners of war, listen to a speech by Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney upon their return to the United States. The three U.S. Navy pilots were held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm.

LT. Jeffrey Zahn, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel, former pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, center, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun stand on the platform during a ceremony held in their honor. The three had been held prisoner by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

LT. Robert Wetzel, left, LT. Lawrence Slade, center, and LT. Jeffrey Z...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Signs express the sentiments of well-wishers gathered at a ceremony to welcome home LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

Signs express the sentiments of well-wishers gathered at a ceremony to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Vietnam veterans attend a ceremony for LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

Vietnam veterans attend a ceremony for LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A child reaches for the American flag during a ceremony honoring LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A child reaches for the American flag during a ceremony honoring LT. R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Rear Adm. (lower half) Paul W. Parcells, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, escorts LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun down the red carpet following their arrival by Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56) C-9 Nightingale aircraft. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th. They have arrived at the naval station for a ceremony in their honor

Rear Adm. (lower half) Paul W. Parcells, commander, Tactical Wings, At...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Robert Wetzel stands at attention on the platform during a ceremony held to honor him and two other former prisoners of war. Wetzel, LT. Jeffrey Zaun and LT. Lawrence Slade had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm and were among the first group of ten coalition prisoners released on March 4th

LT. Robert Wetzel stands at attention on the platform during a ceremon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Well-wishers waving signs and flags cheer as three former prisoners of war arrive at the air station for a ceremony in their honor. LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel had been held by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm

Well-wishers waving signs and flags cheer as three former prisoners of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A crowd of well-wishers greets LT. Lawrence Slade following a ceremony honoring him and his fellow Navy pilots, LT. Robert Wetzel and LT. Jeffrey Zaun. The pilot's aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A crowd of well-wishers greets LT. Lawrence Slade following a ceremony...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Robert Wetzel during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Jeffrey Zaun, LT. Lawrence Slade,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

LT. Jeffrey Zahn, left, and LT. Lawrence Slade listen to a speech by Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney upon their return to United States. The two U.S. Navy pilots, along with fellow pilot LT. Robert Wetzel, were held captive by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm.

LT. Jeffrey Zahn, left, and LT. Lawrence Slade listen to a speech by S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland(MD) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, an A-6 Intruder aircraft and a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56) C-9 Nightingale aircraft provide the backdrop as a crowd of well-wishers welcomes LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun during a ceremony in their honor. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th

A Fighter Squadron 101 (VF-101) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, an A-6 Intruder...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

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